TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Even though it can be frightening, a fall from a bed or the equivalent does not usually cause any serious harm. However, injuries are possible.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show you how to treat a baby, on the move, when they may find themselves having a fall.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
The risk of injury are...
Concussion: Signs of a concussion in an infant include:
Concussion: Signs of a concussion in an infant include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Inconsolable crying
- Vomiting
- Excessive sleepiness
- Prolonged periods of quietness
- A refusal to eat
- Temporary loss of recently acquired skills
- Irritability
- A depressed area on the head
- Clear fluid draining from the eyes or ears
- Bruising around the eyes or ears
- Loss of consciousness
- Abnormal or slow breathing
- Bleeding or leakage of clear fluid from the nose or ears
- Pupils of different sizes
- Bulging of the soft spot on the head
- Seizures
- A serious wound
- Vomiting
- Uncontrollable crying
- Excessive sleepiness or inability to wake up
- Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat a casualty with a spinal injury.